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Thomas Paine

Thomas Paine

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Thomas Paine (1737-1809) was born in Norfolk, England, but with the help of Benjamin Franklin, emigrated to the American colonies in 1774. Upon his arrival, he began writing political pamphlets and newspaper articles calling for the overthrow of... Google Books
Born: February 9, 1737, Thetford, United Kingdom
Died: June 8, 1809 (age 72 years), Greenwich Village, New York, NY
Spouse: Elizabeth Ollive (m. 1771–1774) and Mary Lambert (m. 1759–1760)